Nursing Alumni Association Annual Banquet

The Dwight Schar College of Nursing Alumni Association held their banquet on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at the Ontario Events Center. They honored the 1967 graduating class of Mansfield General Hospital School of Nursing. Those in attendance from the 50 year class were: Sharon McCafferty Doerner, Carol Grable Heter and Shirley Bowser Chambers. Also honored was the 1992 Class of MGH School of Nursing. Members present from the 25 year class were Alison Myers, Bonnie Lashley Kitzmiller, Carleen Brooks and Judith Blandi. Scholarship recipients were announced. The two recipients who were present, Angelina Hale and Alyssa Hanes, read the essays they wrote to apply for the scholarships. The alumni really enjoyed hearing from current students and it is apparent that we have very thoughtful capable young people entering the nursing profession. Winners of the raffle were: Fran Gengo, Cheryl Dunlap and Carolyn Bloodhart. Each received $100.

Sharon McCafferty Doerner, Carol Grable Heter & Shirley Bowser Chambers,
members of the MGH Class of 1967, celebrated their 50th Anniversary.
They each shared highlights of their careers and how things have changed over the years. 

The MGH Class of 1992 celebrated their 25th Anniversary at the Nursing alumni banquet.
They are Alison Myers, Bonnie Lashley Kitzmiller, Carleen Brooks & Judith Blandi.
Bonnie traveled from Florida to join the gathering.

Three $1000 scholarships were awarded by the Nursing Alumni Association.
Recipients were Angelina Hale & Alyssa Hanes. not pictured is Brooklyn Gottfried.
There were two scholarships awarded from the Endowed Fund. Each received $1014.
Those recipients are Mary Camm & Amanda Cole.